Brian Bedard | Full Stack Web Developer

University of Minnesota, College of Education & Human Development
Minneapolis, MN

• Architected and maintained multiple Drupal 9/10 sites, improving user engagement through optimized content structures and intuitive interfaces.
• Led a full-site rebuild for a major research center, developing custom PHP modules to replicate complex functionality, reducing maintenance time.
• Designed and implemented custom child themes based on university branding, enhancing site accessibility and functionality with tailored Twig templates.
• Spearheaded Drupal 7-to-9 migrations, ensuring content integrity and updating custom modules for compatibility, saving many hours of manual rework.
• Developed innovative modules to automate RSS/XML feed parsing and WordPress content imports, including embedded media, cutting data entry time significantly.
• Enhanced WordPress sites by updating themes and resolving plugin conflicts, improving site performance and security.
• Trained staff members on Drupal CMS usage, increasing team efficiency.

Computer Task Group (Contractor for IBM System x)
Rochester, MN

• Managed publication of security bulletins and firmware update notifications, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely delivery for IBM System x clients.
• Streamlined documentation processes for hardware and software, improving accessibility for global technical teams.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain content consistency across IBM's web properties.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

• Built and managed a Drupal-based site for the Masters in Education program, enabling seamless collaboration for 200+ instructors and students.
• Reengineered a legacy site into a high-performance Drupal platform, reducing page load times and empowering non-technical staff to manage content.
• Configured and maintained a LAMP stack server, ensuring uptime and robust security.
• Developed custom PHP modules for assignments, evaluations, and event registrations, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
• Delivered comprehensive training to staff members and end users.
• Authored detailed technical documentation to support ongoing maintenance and scalability.

Computer Task Group (Contractor for IBM TotalStorage)
Rochester, MN

• Updated and maintained IBM TotalStorage websites, improving content delivery for enterprise clients.
• Implemented SEO best practices, increasing site visibility.

Ciber (Contractor for IBM iSeries/System i)
Rochester, MN

• Enhanced marketing websites for IBM iSeries, improving user navigation and engagement.
• Collaborated with marketing teams to ensure brand alignment across digital assets.

Computer Task Group (Contractor for IBM PartnerWorld for Developers — iSeries)
Rochester, MN

• Developed a registration and templating system for online education modules, reducing module creation time by 50% through custom command-line tools.
• Built a web-based configuration tool for AS/400 and iSeries systems, enabling IBM business partners to streamline setup processes.